Ann and I are racing 10 kilometers in support of girls' education. Any money we raise goes directly to Daraja Academy in Kenya and Ann's education. Thank you for your help! Or, as they say in Kenya, ASANTE SANA!
Ann is an 18-year-old Turkana girl from Samburu North and will graduate from Daraja with the Class of 2028. She comes from a remote and dry area that is often affected by tribal conflicts. Ann lives with her single mother in a one-room mud house. Her mother is deaf and occasionally earns a small income by doing laundry. Ann has learned sign language to communicate with her mother.
Despite the hardships of growing up in an unsafe area and having many responsibilities at home, Ann has stayed deeply committed to her education. She served as a class prefect for several years, demonstrating strong leadership. Ann enjoys playing football and participating in clubs that promote health and peace. She believes deeply in the power of women to create positive change in their communities.
Ann dreams of becoming a nurse so she can make a difference in others’ lives. She has described entering the gates to Daraja and seeing the big buildings as a moment of happiness and hope.